as in believers
one who professes a religious faith
makes the case that one need not be a religionist to have basic moral values
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believers
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From director Mona Fastvold, the film stars Amanda Seyfried as the founder of Christian the Shakers, who left 18th century England behind for a new life in America with her growing band of believers.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025 -
The bio-believers aren’t just dreaming anymore.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Religionists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religionists. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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